Category Archives: Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet Running Android Honeycomb 3.1
Samsung’s new Galaxy 10.1 Tab tablet is the latest in a series of recent Android tablets that include the Motorola Xoom, Asus Transformer, and Acer Iconia. Despite a similar spec-sheet, the Galaxy 10.1 Tab is a bit thinner and is also … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day, Here’s a Nice New SmartPhone, There’s the $750 Service Bill
Flowers, trinkets, Kindles or another e-book reader, a lovely dinner – these are all nice Mother’s Day gifts. Do you know what isn’t? Giving Mom a smartphone or tablet and sticking them with the bill. Right before every major holiday … Continue reading
Free $25 Gift Card With Amazon 3G Kindle E-Book Reader Purchase
Last week I ordered an Amazon.com Kindle e-book reader for myself, and I have to say, I’m really liking it. I have been holding out for an Android tablet, but after checking one out in-store, I realized I needed a … Continue reading
Intel 510 SSD Drives Are Out, But Benchmarks Disappoint
Like many others, I have been eagerly anticipating Intel’s release of their new 510 series solid state drives (SSD). These drives were expected to offer next-generation performance, a good reason for those of us wanting to upgrade from a hard … Continue reading
Cute Kid Gives Crash Course on 3D Printers and Rapid Prototype Machines
Here’s a video of a very enthusiast kid giving a 6-minute introductory presentation about 3D printers, mainly focusing on the MakerBot.
Verizon iPhone Preorders Start Today…
After years of AT&T exclusivity, Apple iPhones are finally available for Verizon Wireless customers. Preorders for existing customers start today with phones available for new customer purchases starting in a week. Early reviews report that the VZ iPhone offers better call … Continue reading
Skynet, err… Google Goggles, Solves Sudoku in Seconds from a Photo
That’s right, Google Goggles can now solve Sudoku puzzles in a matter of seconds. Simply run the updated program from your Android or iPhone smartphone, snap a photo of the puzzle, and watch as Skynet Googles Goggles helps you cheat.
Motorola Xoom – the First iPad-Killing Android Tablet
The tablet wars of 2011 are about to begin. At CES 2011, a few new tablet computers have already been announced, but Motorola’s Xoom tablet is turning the most heads. The Xoom features a dual-core processor, 1 GB of ram, a … Continue reading
How to Build a Solid Home Theater Computer (HTPC or DVR)
This week I decided to add a home theater computer in my living room for DVR (digital video recording) use. I’ve had one running in the bedroom for about 5 years now, and it’s due for an upgrade as well. The … Continue reading
Save $10 Off $50+ Victorinox Swiss Army Knives
Save $10 off $50+ orders of Victorinox Swiss Army Knives on Amazon. The sale will last “for a limited time” so we don’t know when it will expire. The discount should automatically appear in your shopping cart. This instant rebate … Continue reading
